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Aircraft Photo of 39049 / 049 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #636352
Registration / Serial:39049
Alternate Serial:049
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):120
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:South Weymouth NAS - KNZW [Closed]
Region / Country:Massachusetts, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:636352Submit Correction
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'The first helicopter to land at NAS South Weymouth.' Originally commissioned as an R-4B, US Army serial 43-46576. Note the blimp mooring masts and hangar. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial:39049
Alternate Serial:049
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):120
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:South Weymouth NAS - KNZW [Closed]
Region / Country:Massachusetts, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 39049 / 049 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #636352
Registration / Serial:39049
Alternate Serial:049
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):120
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:South Weymouth NAS - KNZW [Closed]
Region / Country:Massachusetts, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:636352Submit Correction
View count: 137
'The first helicopter to land at NAS South Weymouth.' Originally commissioned as an R-4B, US Army serial 43-46576. Note the blimp mooring masts and hangar. Photo from: National Archives at Boston
Registration / Serial:39049
Alternate Serial:049
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):120
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:South Weymouth NAS - KNZW [Closed]
Region / Country:Massachusetts, United States
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #633214
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633214Submit Correction
View count: 42
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #633214
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633214Submit Correction
View count: 42
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #607975
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:7 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:607975Submit Correction
View count: 127
A founder member of the RAF Museum when it opened in September 1972 and seen here just over a year later. Really KL110, but has parts of KK995.
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #607975
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:7 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:607975Submit Correction
View count: 127
A founder member of the RAF Museum when it opened in September 1972 and seen here just over a year later. Really KL110, but has parts of KK995.
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46503 / 346503 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #604401
Registration / Serial:43-46503
Alternate Serial:346503
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):47
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:604401Submit Correction
View count: 83
The R-4 was the world's first large-scale mass-produced helicopter and the first helicopter to see service with the USAAF and others (USN, RAF, etc.). This example was TOC in April 1944 with the USAAF and at the end of WWII became N92820 with United Aircraft Corp and used for testing by Sikorsky. This registration was cancelled in October 1955 and the helicopter had become part of NEAM by August 1994. This isn't the nicest of photos but it shows nicely the difference between the conventional drive-shaft driven rotor on the R-4B and the hingeless rotor of the Doman YH-31 in the foreground.
Registration / Serial:43-46503
Alternate Serial:346503
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):47
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46503 / 346503 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #604401
Registration / Serial:43-46503
Alternate Serial:346503
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):47
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Collection:New England Air Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:604401Submit Correction
View count: 83
The R-4 was the world's first large-scale mass-produced helicopter and the first helicopter to see service with the USAAF and others (USN, RAF, etc.). This example was TOC in April 1944 with the USAAF and at the end of WWII became N92820 with United Aircraft Corp and used for testing by Sikorsky. This registration was cancelled in October 1955 and the helicopter had become part of NEAM by August 1994. This isn't the nicest of photos but it shows nicely the difference between the conventional drive-shaft driven rotor on the R-4B and the hingeless rotor of the Doman YH-31 in the foreground.
Registration / Serial:43-46503
Alternate Serial:346503
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):47
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Windsor Locks - Bradley International (KBDL / BDL)Map
Region / Country:Connecticut, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #562496
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:15 February 2023
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Photo ID:562496Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 2023
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #562496
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:15 February 2023
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Photo ID:562496Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 2023
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #559620
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 March 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:559620Submit Correction
View count: 86
actually KL110
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 March 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #559620
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 March 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:559620Submit Correction
View count: 86
actually KL110
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 March 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Aircraft Photo of 051 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #558444
Registration / Serial:051
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):130
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Gander Lake [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Photo Date:20 September 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:558444Submit Correction
View count: 682
On 18 September 1946, Sabena DC-4 OO-CBG crashed 35 km (22 miles) southwest of Gander on a transatlantic proving flight. Two USCG helicopters, a HOS-1 and this HNS-1, were airlifted to Gander, reassembled and test-flown within 48 hours. The helicopters took survivors from the crash site to the shore of Gander Lake where they were transferred to a PBY Catalina, 48314. 051 is BuNo 39051, originally commissioned as an R-4B, 43-46586. Photo from: US Coast Guard
Registration / Serial:051
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):130
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Gander Lake [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Photo Date:20 September 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 051 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #558444
Registration / Serial:051
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):130
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Gander Lake [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Photo Date:20 September 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:558444Submit Correction
View count: 682
On 18 September 1946, Sabena DC-4 OO-CBG crashed 35 km (22 miles) southwest of Gander on a transatlantic proving flight. Two USCG helicopters, a HOS-1 and this HNS-1, were airlifted to Gander, reassembled and test-flown within 48 hours. The helicopters took survivors from the crash site to the shore of Gander Lake where they were transferred to a PBY Catalina, 48314. 051 is BuNo 39051, originally commissioned as an R-4B, 43-46586. Photo from: US Coast Guard
Registration / Serial:051
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):130
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Area:Gander Lake [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Photo Date:20 September 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107234 / 2107234 | Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #502272
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:502272Submit Correction
View count: 204
'First Sikorsky helicopter to the US Coast Guard' according to the source. Photo from: US Navy
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107234 / 2107234 | Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #502272
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:502272Submit Correction
View count: 204
'First Sikorsky helicopter to the US Coast Guard' according to the source. Photo from: US Navy
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107234 / 2107234 | Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #502216
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Capitol [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:16 May 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:502216Submit Correction
View count: 201
Col Frank Gregory picking up mail at the Capitol. Formally a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the air mail, this was of course a demonstration of the potential of the helicopter. We were confused by the statues but they were removed as offensive to indigenous Americans in 1958. Photo by: JR Eyerman / Life
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Capitol [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:16 May 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107234 / 2107234 | Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #502216
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Capitol [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:16 May 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:502216Submit Correction
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Col Frank Gregory picking up mail at the Capitol. Formally a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the air mail, this was of course a demonstration of the potential of the helicopter. We were confused by the statues but they were removed as offensive to indigenous Americans in 1958. Photo by: JR Eyerman / Life
Registration / Serial:42-107234
Alternate Serial:2107234
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky YR-4A Hoverfly
C/n (msn):2
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Washington / Capitol [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:16 May 1943
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46533 / 346533 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #494457
Registration / Serial:43-46533
Alternate Serial:346533
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):77
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tinian Island - North Tinian (closed)
Country:Northern Mariana Islands
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:494457Submit Correction
View count: 193
Used for search and rescue. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-46533
Alternate Serial:346533
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):77
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tinian Island - North Tinian (closed)
Country:Northern Mariana Islands
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46533 / 346533 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #494457
Registration / Serial:43-46533
Alternate Serial:346533
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):77
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tinian Island - North Tinian (closed)
Country:Northern Mariana Islands
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:494457Submit Correction
View count: 193
Used for search and rescue. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-46533
Alternate Serial:346533
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):77
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tinian Island - North Tinian (closed)
Country:Northern Mariana Islands
Photo Date:11 April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46554 / 346554 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #486294
Registration / Serial:43-46554
Alternate Serial:346554
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):98
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Subic Bay [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USAAFS Thomas LeValley
Photo Date:January 1945 to April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:486294Submit Correction
View count: 169
The USAAFS Thomas LeValley was a Liberty ship converted to a floating Aircraft Repair Unit. It was renamed the Major General Walter R. Weaver in April 1945. The helicopter was attached to the ship for ship-to-shore transport. The fate of the helicopter not known but the ship was stored after war until scrapped in 1970. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-46554
Alternate Serial:346554
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):98
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Subic Bay [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:January 1945 to April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46554 / 346554 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #486294
Registration / Serial:43-46554
Alternate Serial:346554
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):98
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Subic Bay [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USAAFS Thomas LeValley
Photo Date:January 1945 to April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:486294Submit Correction
View count: 169
The USAAFS Thomas LeValley was a Liberty ship converted to a floating Aircraft Repair Unit. It was renamed the Major General Walter R. Weaver in April 1945. The helicopter was attached to the ship for ship-to-shore transport. The fate of the helicopter not known but the ship was stored after war until scrapped in 1970. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:43-46554
Alternate Serial:346554
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):98
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Subic Bay [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:January 1945 to April 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107237 / 2107237 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #485121
Registration / Serial:42-107237
Alternate Serial:2107237
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Myitkyina (VYMK / MYT)Map
Country:Myanmar
Photo Date:January 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:485121Submit Correction
View count: 223
This helicopter was urgently flown to Burma (Myanmar) in a C-54 to rescue the crew of a downed B-25. It eventually crashed in Burma on July 26, 1945. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:42-107237
Alternate Serial:2107237
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Myitkyina (VYMK / MYT)Map
Country:Myanmar
Photo Date:January 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 42-107237 / 2107237 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #485121
Registration / Serial:42-107237
Alternate Serial:2107237
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Myitkyina (VYMK / MYT)Map
Country:Myanmar
Photo Date:January 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:485121Submit Correction
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This helicopter was urgently flown to Burma (Myanmar) in a C-54 to rescue the crew of a downed B-25. It eventually crashed in Burma on July 26, 1945. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland
Registration / Serial:42-107237
Alternate Serial:2107237
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Myitkyina (VYMK / MYT)Map
Country:Myanmar
Photo Date:January 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #478396
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Morgan Hill / Flying Lady Museum [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Flying Lady Ranch Museum
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:478396Submit Correction
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Ex N68351, expired in 2013. This R-4B is now on display at the US Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Morgan Hill / Flying Lady Museum [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #478396
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Morgan Hill / Flying Lady Museum [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Flying Lady Ranch Museum
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:478396Submit Correction
View count: 105
Ex N68351, expired in 2013. This R-4B is now on display at the US Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Morgan Hill / Flying Lady Museum [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 39043 / 043 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #446301
Registration / Serial:39043
Alternate Serial:043
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:1944 to 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:446301Submit Correction
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Rescue helicopter pioneer Commander Frank Erickson, US Coast Guard, demonstrating a Sikorsky HNS-1, originally ordered as an R-4B, US Army serial 43-46544. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution
Registration / Serial:39043
Alternate Serial:043
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:1944 to 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 39043 / 043 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #446301
Registration / Serial:39043
Alternate Serial:043
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:1944 to 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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Rescue helicopter pioneer Commander Frank Erickson, US Coast Guard, demonstrating a Sikorsky HNS-1, originally ordered as an R-4B, US Army serial 43-46544. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution
Registration / Serial:39043
Alternate Serial:043
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:New York - Floyd Bennett Field (NOP) (closed)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:1944 to 1945
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #419877
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 August 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:419877Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #419877
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 August 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:419877Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:17 August 2017
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 41-18874 | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #299385
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:299385Submit Correction
View count: 98
This was the prototype of the first mass produced helicopter and was then displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. It first flew on 13th January 1942 and the type saw action in WWII in May 1944
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 41-18874 | Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #299385
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:299385Submit Correction
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This was the prototype of the first mass produced helicopter and was then displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. It first flew on 13th January 1942 and the type saw action in WWII in May 1944
Registration / Serial:41-18874
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky XR-4C Hoverfly
C/n (msn):1
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Photo Date:10 July 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | AirHistory.net #211379
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:211379Submit Correction
View count: 178
Preserved wearing early WW2 colour scheme
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 43-46592 / 346592 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | AirHistory.net #211379
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:211379Submit Correction
View count: 178
Preserved wearing early WW2 colour scheme
Registration / Serial:43-46592
Alternate Serial:346592
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):136
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Photo Date:14 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 39047 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #147730
Registration / Serial:39047
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):111
Display Paint:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:147730Submit Correction
View count: 275
Ex USAAF R-4B Hoverfly I 43-46560 transferred to the US Navy and designated HNS-1 and operated by the US Coast Guard.
Registration / Serial:39047
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):111
Display Paint:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 39047 | Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #147730
Registration / Serial:39047
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):111
Display Paint:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:147730Submit Correction
View count: 275
Ex USAAF R-4B Hoverfly I 43-46560 transferred to the US Navy and designated HNS-1 and operated by the US Coast Guard.
Registration / Serial:39047
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HNS-1 Hoverfly
C/n (msn):111
Display Paint:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 43-46506 / 346506 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51088
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51088Submit Correction
View count: 244
The R-4 became the world's first production helicopter and the USAAF's first service helicopter. This R-4B on display at the National Museum of the USAF was donated to the museum by the University of Illinois in 1967.
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 43-46506 / 346506 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51088
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:51088Submit Correction
View count: 244
The R-4 became the world's first production helicopter and the USAAF's first service helicopter. This R-4B on display at the National Museum of the USAF was donated to the museum by the University of Illinois in 1967.
Registration / Serial:43-46506
Alternate Serial:346506
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFB (KDWF / DWF)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:19 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of KK990 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #46650
Registration / Serial:KK990
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46650Submit Correction
View count: 238
R-4B Hoverfly I on loan to Fairey Aviation for development work for their helicopter designs. This made the first visit of a helicopter to Manchester Ringway, still wearing wartime camouflage and RAF code letter. Image obtained from Fairey's about 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KK990
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of KK990 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #46650
Registration / Serial:KK990
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46650Submit Correction
View count: 238
R-4B Hoverfly I on loan to Fairey Aviation for development work for their helicopter designs. This made the first visit of a helicopter to Manchester Ringway, still wearing wartime camouflage and RAF code letter. Image obtained from Fairey's about 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KK990
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection